WMD SSF Monolith Modular Hands-On Tutorial
In this video, Cuckoo takes an in-depth at the WMD SSF Monolith Modular Synthesizer, covering both the features of the Monolith and an introduction to patching it.
Category: Electronic Music & Recording Gear
Electro-Harmonix Bad Stone Phaser Demo
This video, via SynthMania, is part demo and part synth jam, exploring the sound of a vintage (70’s) Electro-Harmonix Bad Stone Phaser.
New Eurorack Module Kits Designed For Synth DIY Beginners
DIY retailer Thonk has announced that it is now carrying a new line of Euro modules that are designed for synth DIY beginners: Dublin based Maker.ie have a new trio of Eurorack modular DIY kits that are focussed completely on DIY beginners. A really nice approach and a great way to get started in modular synth… Read More New Eurorack Module Kits Designed For Synth DIY Beginners
Make Noise Intros LxD Low Strike Duo Eurorack Module
Make Noise has introduced the LxD Low Strike Duo – a dual-response, two channel, direct-coupled Low Pass Gate, which utilizes vactrols in order to provide simultaneous control over the Amplitude and Frequency Spectrum of an INput Signal. The LxD is, in essence, a VCFA (Voltage Controlled Filter Amplifier).
Critter & Guitari Intros Organelle – A Pure Data Instrument
Critter & Guitari co-founder Chris Kucinski let us know that they have introduced a new ‘flagship’ instrument, the Organelle. The Organelle offers a similar interface to some of their other instruments, but the instrument features a powerful sound engine that runs Pure Data patches. Pure Data (aka Pd) is an open source visual programming language, designed to allow musicians, visual… Read More Critter & Guitari Intros Organelle – A Pure Data Instrument
Roland Boutique Synths Now Available
Roland has announced that its new line of Boutique synthesizers is now available.
The Oberheim OB-X vs. OB-Xa Synthesizers, Mano A Mano
This video, via Marko Ettlich of RetroSound, compares the classic Oberheim OB-X (1979) 8-voice synthesizer against the Oberheim OB-Xa (1981) 8-voice analog synthesizer:
The Fractal Harp Is Part Harp, Part MIDI Controller, Part Bass, All Frankeninstrument & Awesomely Mind-Blowing
This video captures a performance by Jay Wasco on his amazing Frankeninstrument, the Fractal Harp. The Fractal Harp combines a 28-string slide harp, a 5-string bass, a USB keyboard MIDI controller with oak keys & the ‘Herb-Alpertron’ pitch-to-MIDI convertor. In the video, Wasco performs Elegant City. Here’s what he has to say about the performance:
Keith McMillen Teases New K-Board Pro 4 Expressive MIDI Controller
Keith McMillen Instruments today released this teaser video for the K-Board Pro 4 – a new $495 expressive keyboard MIDI controller. The company has not announced details on the new K-Board Pro 4 yet, but it’s clear from the video that this builds on their experience with expressive MIDI controllers, but is much closer in form… Read More Keith McMillen Teases New K-Board Pro 4 Expressive MIDI Controller
Erica Synths MIDI To Trigger Euro Module Now Available
Erica Synths let us know that they’ve released a new MIDI To Trigger Euro Module, which lets you use any MIDI sequencer as a Eurorack trigger sequence. The MIDI To Trigger module translates MIDI notes to 10ms trigger signals, which are useful for triggering drum modules, envelope generators and any other event in your Eurorack modular system.… Read More Erica Synths MIDI To Trigger Euro Module Now Available
